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Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up ramen business with US acquisition
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Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up ramen business with US acquisition

Yoshinoya Holdings, a Japanese company famous for its beef bowls, plans to acquire Kizuki International, a U.S.-based ramen chain operating 17 locations primarily in Seattle, for approximately $28.7 million. This strategic move marks Yoshinoya's expansion into the American market, aiming to strengthen its presence in the ramen sector. The deal reflects broader trends of Japanese food companies seeking growth opportunities abroad by acquiring established local brands.

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Japan's Yoshinoya to bulk up ramen business with US acquisition

Yoshinoya Holdings, a Japanese company famous for its beef bowls, plans to acquire Kizuki International, a U.S.-based ramen chain operating 17 locations primarily in Seattle, for approximately $28.7 million. This strategic move marks Yoshinoya's expansion into the American market, aiming to strengthen its presence in the ramen sector. The deal reflects broader trends of Japanese food companies seeking growth opportunities abroad by acquiring established local brands.

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